PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Adagio For Strings. Melendez has chosen El Coo Cooi as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kid Torres has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kid Torres seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Torres
vs
Melendez

169 cm
31
149 lbs
29 - 16 - 2

165 cm
26
169 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melendez.
A leg kick checked by Melendez.
Torres leaves Melendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kid Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Melendez.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Melendez blocks the body kick.
Torres checks a low kick from Melendez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Melendez.
Melendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres.
Kid Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melendez.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melendez throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Melendez lands with a slapping head kick.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melendez, right into the meat.
Melendez misses with a low kick.
Melendez throws a low kick, looking for Torres's leg but Torres calmly moves out of range.
Torres throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Torres throws a leg kick but Melendez moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Melendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Torres on his heels. He'll look to pass Torres's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres is pulling down on Melendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Melendez, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kid Torres.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melendez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Melendez off balance momentarily.
Melendez tries to land a leg kick but Torres saw it coming and moves away.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Melendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Melendez tries to avoid it.
Melendez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Melendez moves into the clinch.

Melendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xavier Melendez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Torres throws a body kick that misses.
Melendez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torres tried to score with a low kick but Melendez checks it.
Torres thows a leg kick but Melendez checks it

and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.
Melendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Melendez postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Melendez is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melendez stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Melendez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Melendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Melendez gets a double leg takedown into Torres's guard.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Melendez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres pulls Melendez in close to prevent any damage.
Melendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torres avoids the head kick by Melendez.
Melendez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres moves into range and clinches up with Melendez.
Torres looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Melendez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torres prevents a body shot from Melendez.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Xavier Melendez has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez is trying to break free.
Melendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Melendez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melendez, right into the meat.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Melendez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there

so Melendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torres keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Melendez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Xavier Melendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Melendez pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Melendez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres motions for Melendez to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kid Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Melendez.
A head kick misses from Melendez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melendez scores with a nice right hand.
Melendez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melendez throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a body kick that stops Melendez in his tracks momentarily.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Melendez blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Melendez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Melendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melendez.
Xavier Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Melendez ducks down to avoid it.
Melendez throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Xavier Melendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Torres coming out on top.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Torres.
Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melendez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Melendez!
Xavier Melendez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.